Push Fit onto Copper Pipes

[yorksbuilder]

Also while you have the chance, reconsider the plasterboard around the shower area. Plasterboard and wet zones dont mix well

 

[cdbe]

Perhaps the multi-trade bathroom installer doesn't have hot work insurance? It's perhaps not a case of "can't do", but "won't do" in that situation.

That could be true, but you'd think he'd have a pipe bender and a longer length of copper pipe to attempt to reduce the number of concealed fittings.

 

[tmf786]

Have you paid them yet?

Only a 1/7th of the payment. I have a payment plan at each stage

 

[tmf786]

Also while you have the chance, reconsider the plasterboard around the shower area. Plasterboard and wet zones dont mix well

This is an existing wall, what would you recommend instead of plasterboard?

 

[johnny2007]

Cement board instead of plasterboard.
Aquapanel is what many prefer.
Shower area would also be best tanked.

 

[yorksbuilder]

Will final finish be tiles or shower panels? With either I'd recommend a backer board system, waterproof & inert, with joints taped and tanking applied. Plasterboard will cause issues down the line.

 

[tmf786]

So, I asked him to redo all of the push fittings into copper.

He agreed.

I saw the ones in the floor and although not tidiest I've seen, they are not leaking.

He had already put plasterboard on the shower fittings and said he did them in the morning. In the evening just before he was about to leave he started applying bonding.

I was a bit suspicious as I didn't see any of the push fit lying on the floor as you might expect and I noticed some insulation between floor and wall in a gap.

I asked several times is it done and was assured.

So I took a risk and said I'm going to check and proceeded to take the screws out of the plasterboard which also took some of the bonding off.

I was right, he hadn't changed them. My next words:

!#*!!!!!#*!@!#!£!#!#!##!£!#

He'll come back today to redo them. Such a waste of time.

I've considered to get rid of him but just need the bathroom completed and for someone else to come and do it, will they want to take on someone else's job?

Agggh!

 

[johnny2007]

If he can lie to your face, what else is he capable of???
I would kick him out.

 

[tmf786]

Will final finish be tiles or shower panels? With either I'd recommend a backer board system, waterproof & inert, with joints taped and tanking applied. Plasterboard will cause issues down the line.

Thanks.

This will be tiled with shower tray. The tiles are quite large 1200mm x 600mm.

 

[tmf786]

I think I found another problem. I'll post in a new thread.

 

[tmf786]

If he can lie to your face, what else is he capable of???
I would kick him out.

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Too be honest, once this major work is done. The rest is on top so I'm hoping that would be easier to complete and not so many issues and need the bathroom back in service.

 

[yorksbuilder]

The tiles are quite large 1200mm x 600mm.

Plasterboard with bonding on will not support the weight of the tiles, let alone the risk of water leaks. I feel for you. You came here looking for advice, I think our advice is looking like sacking your 'contractor' and getting someone to redo the work, with correct materials and methods. It will cost you a lot less in the long term

 

[johnny2007]

If you don't kick him out, be present when he tiles.
I have seen "tilers" stick large tiles with blobs of silicone and be done in a couple of hours.

 

[johnny2007]

Just realised he's going ahead with plasterboard.
Be prepared to redo your bathroom very soon.

 

[tmf786]

Will final finish be tiles or shower panels? With either I'd recommend a backer board system, waterproof & inert, with joints taped and tanking applied. Plasterboard will cause issues down the line.

Is it this type of backer board on the walls?

https://www.diy.com/departments/hardiebacker-6mm-backerboard-h-1200mm-w-800mm/150528_BQ.prd